By: Danny Raimondi Most coaches are aware of the theory behind post-activation potentiation, also known as post tetanic potentiation. I first read about this in article by Charles Poliquin in which he discusses the “1-6 method”. Intuitively, the method makes sense, and if you ever decide to try it out, it probably will work. To…
This week’s “Friday with the Docs” is a bit unorthodox. Normally, we’d provide you with an article or podcast from a current/former presenter. Dr. Fred Hatfield is neither. As one of the greatest powerlifters of all time, “Dr. Squat” has garnered a reputation for his experience far beyond the weight room. It’s an honor and privilege to…
One easily manipulated variable for developing an athlete’s requisite physical qualities is time. Not only does it correspond well with energy system development, but it is highly practical to implement in any coach’s program. The concept is simple: keep time constant, or vary it, such that athletes either perform more work in that time frame,…
Want your squat to transfer to your sport for optimal results? Then pay attention.-DR CD: Many athletes and/or coaches use an Olympic style or powerlifting style squat when they are utilizing front and back squats during the course of training for sport. Let’s keep in mind that these are all excellent exercises in gaining strength…
By: Danny Raimondi When I was as an undergrad, one point my professors obviously harped on was plagiarism and citation. The general advice seemed to go like this: if someone has said it better than you, then write that and give that person credit. It’s a simple concept, sure, but it’s one which has unfortunately…
DR: Natalia, it’s truly an honor to have you with us. Please give us a bit of your background: your involvement in sports, how you got into coaching/research, and where you currently are now? NV: I might say that I have been involved in sports before I was born. My mother was a member of the…
DR: Dr. Issurin, it’s an honor to have you with us here today. Tell us a bit about your background, as an athlete and coach, in the former USSR. VI: As an athlete I reached the international level in swimming, and during those two years I received a scholarship as a member of the USSR…
DR: Coach Dietz, thanks for taking the time to do this interview. Could you please give the readers a bit of your own background, and how you got to where you are today? CD: Thank you for having me. I’m the head Olympic strength and conditioning coach at the University of Minnesota and am currently…
